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Bridge Battle in ACE Basin | Charleston News
A controversial private bridge project in South Carolina’s protected ACE Basin is sparking a high-stakes legal battle. After the state initially denied permits citing strict environmental protections, a developer—mistakenly believing the land lay outside the conservation zone—moved forward with plans to build the Bay Light Bridge. Environmental groups argue the property is clearly within the protected boundary and warn this could set a dangerous precedent, opening the door for unchecked development that threatens wetlands, water quality, and wildlife. A recent court ruling shifted the burden…
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